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SIPRI is an independent international institute dedicated to research into conflict, armaments, arms control and disarmament.
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Fragmentation, deinstitutionalization and #militarization, combined with the erosion of many values-based norms, threaten the very survival of the multilateral system. This #SIPRI publication discusses the changing landscape of #conflictmanagement and #peacebuilding.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Fragmentation, deinstitutionalization and #militarization, combined with the erosion of many values-based norms, threaten the very survival of the multilateral system. This #SIPRI publication discusses the changing landscape of #conflictmanagement and #peacebuilding.
🕊️Read more: bit.ly/49mQe5a
🕊️Read more: bit.ly/49mQe5a
Can the growth trend in 🇰🇷South Korea’s arms industry last?
This backgrounder explores the combination of domestic drivers and international circumstances that have enabled the South Korean arms industry’s rapid growth, and the challenges that lie ahead.
Read more: bit.ly/4qPWuIe
This backgrounder explores the combination of domestic drivers and international circumstances that have enabled the South Korean arms industry’s rapid growth, and the challenges that lie ahead.
Read more: bit.ly/4qPWuIe
January 13, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Can the growth trend in 🇰🇷South Korea’s arms industry last?
This backgrounder explores the combination of domestic drivers and international circumstances that have enabled the South Korean arms industry’s rapid growth, and the challenges that lie ahead.
Read more: bit.ly/4qPWuIe
This backgrounder explores the combination of domestic drivers and international circumstances that have enabled the South Korean arms industry’s rapid growth, and the challenges that lie ahead.
Read more: bit.ly/4qPWuIe
#Russia’s full-scale invasion of #Ukraine has reshaped Europe’s security landscape. How should Europe manage the risks of inadvertent escalation in the #BalticSea and the #Arctic? This #SIPRI essay argues for strengthened risk-reduction measures in Northern Europe.
Read more: bit.ly/3Lg493H
Read more: bit.ly/3Lg493H
January 13, 2026 at 8:46 AM
#Russia’s full-scale invasion of #Ukraine has reshaped Europe’s security landscape. How should Europe manage the risks of inadvertent escalation in the #BalticSea and the #Arctic? This #SIPRI essay argues for strengthened risk-reduction measures in Northern Europe.
Read more: bit.ly/3Lg493H
Read more: bit.ly/3Lg493H
Communities in the disputed #Abyei territory largely depend on climate-sensitive livelihoods such as cattle herding, farming and seasonal migration. This #SIPRI @nupinytt.bsky.social Fact Sheet shows how climate issues are deepening livelihood and security pressures in Abyei.
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January 12, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Communities in the disputed #Abyei territory largely depend on climate-sensitive livelihoods such as cattle herding, farming and seasonal migration. This #SIPRI @nupinytt.bsky.social Fact Sheet shows how climate issues are deepening livelihood and security pressures in Abyei.
🌱 More: bit.ly/4qHS7yW
🌱 More: bit.ly/4qHS7yW
Which arms companies generated the highest revenues in 2024; and where are they based?
This #SIPRI factsheet breaks down the revenues and locations of the world’s top 100 arms-producing companies.
Find out more 👉: bit.ly/3NhsHd4
This #SIPRI factsheet breaks down the revenues and locations of the world’s top 100 arms-producing companies.
Find out more 👉: bit.ly/3NhsHd4
January 12, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Which arms companies generated the highest revenues in 2024; and where are they based?
This #SIPRI factsheet breaks down the revenues and locations of the world’s top 100 arms-producing companies.
Find out more 👉: bit.ly/3NhsHd4
This #SIPRI factsheet breaks down the revenues and locations of the world’s top 100 arms-producing companies.
Find out more 👉: bit.ly/3NhsHd4
Since 2020, #China has tightened export controls. As #Australia exports #rareearthminerals to China for processing and supports US efforts to counter these controls, what does the politicization of export controls mean for Australia’s arms industry supply chains?
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Read more: bit.ly/4ps8pLd
January 9, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Since 2020, #China has tightened export controls. As #Australia exports #rareearthminerals to China for processing and supports US efforts to counter these controls, what does the politicization of export controls mean for Australia’s arms industry supply chains?
Read more: bit.ly/4ps8pLd
Read more: bit.ly/4ps8pLd
Research on emerging tech like #AI often focuses on risks. Few studies explore how these tools can reduce risk in the armament sector. This #SIPRI paper examines how emerging technologies are being used to reduce risks in the #biologicalweapons sphere.
Read more: bit.ly/49rHUzF
Read more: bit.ly/49rHUzF
January 9, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Research on emerging tech like #AI often focuses on risks. Few studies explore how these tools can reduce risk in the armament sector. This #SIPRI paper examines how emerging technologies are being used to reduce risks in the #biologicalweapons sphere.
Read more: bit.ly/49rHUzF
Read more: bit.ly/49rHUzF
China is increasingly recognised as a key actor in international #development. In this paper, #SIPRI researcher Jingdong Yuan analyses China’s development priorities and offers insight on the future of #China as an international donor.
Read more: bit.ly/4qPaBOh
Read more: bit.ly/4qPaBOh
January 8, 2026 at 1:32 PM
China is increasingly recognised as a key actor in international #development. In this paper, #SIPRI researcher Jingdong Yuan analyses China’s development priorities and offers insight on the future of #China as an international donor.
Read more: bit.ly/4qPaBOh
Read more: bit.ly/4qPaBOh
In the wake of the pandemic, development aid has entered a new era. As democratic backsliding and tighter government restrictions spread, #civilsociety faces new challenges. This #SIPRI paper by @jvdlijn.bsky.social explores how actors can navigate restrictive environments.
More: bit.ly/49pZ5Sb
More: bit.ly/49pZ5Sb
January 8, 2026 at 10:36 AM
In the wake of the pandemic, development aid has entered a new era. As democratic backsliding and tighter government restrictions spread, #civilsociety faces new challenges. This #SIPRI paper by @jvdlijn.bsky.social explores how actors can navigate restrictive environments.
More: bit.ly/49pZ5Sb
More: bit.ly/49pZ5Sb
#AI, automation, and digital biology are outpacing governance of high-containment labs. While debate on #HCLs often focuses on misuse, this #SIPRI policy paper explores how these tools can strengthen oversight, transparency, and #BWC implementation.
Read more: bit.ly/3MMgfBQ
Read more: bit.ly/3MMgfBQ
December 19, 2025 at 1:56 PM
#AI, automation, and digital biology are outpacing governance of high-containment labs. While debate on #HCLs often focuses on misuse, this #SIPRI policy paper explores how these tools can strengthen oversight, transparency, and #BWC implementation.
Read more: bit.ly/3MMgfBQ
Read more: bit.ly/3MMgfBQ
Are the UN SDGs being crowded out? In 2024, global #MilitaryExpenditure hit US$2.7 trillion as progress on the #SDGs stalled. In this #SIPRI paper Nan Tian and Xiao Liang argue for rebalancing resources from the military to sustainable development.
🌱 Read more: bit.ly/4aTGGQ4
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December 19, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Are the UN SDGs being crowded out? In 2024, global #MilitaryExpenditure hit US$2.7 trillion as progress on the #SDGs stalled. In this #SIPRI paper Nan Tian and Xiao Liang argue for rebalancing resources from the military to sustainable development.
🌱 Read more: bit.ly/4aTGGQ4
🌱 Read more: bit.ly/4aTGGQ4
Between 2023-2024 South Korea's arms industry went through a domestic boom. But can the growth trend in #ROK arms industry last? This #SIPRI backgrounder explores the combination of domestic drivers and international circumstances that have enabled the arms industry’s rapid growth: 🔗 bit.ly/48KPDtA
December 19, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Between 2023-2024 South Korea's arms industry went through a domestic boom. But can the growth trend in #ROK arms industry last? This #SIPRI backgrounder explores the combination of domestic drivers and international circumstances that have enabled the arms industry’s rapid growth: 🔗 bit.ly/48KPDtA
On 2 December, SIPRI Director Karim Haggag joined global leaders and experts at @unidir.org's 45th anniversary event to discuss future security challenges, from nuclear arms control to emerging technologies.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:09 PM
On 2 December, SIPRI Director Karim Haggag joined global leaders and experts at @unidir.org's 45th anniversary event to discuss future security challenges, from nuclear arms control to emerging technologies.
Find out more: unidir.org/event/unidir...
Find out more: unidir.org/event/unidir...
CSOs, human rights defenders, media outlets and minority groups are increasingly facing government restrictions, as their civic and political space and funding shrink. #SIPRI @jvdlijn.bsky.social provides recommendations for stakeholders on navigating restrictive environments.
More: bit.ly/3KXW2IE
More: bit.ly/3KXW2IE
December 18, 2025 at 1:53 PM
CSOs, human rights defenders, media outlets and minority groups are increasingly facing government restrictions, as their civic and political space and funding shrink. #SIPRI @jvdlijn.bsky.social provides recommendations for stakeholders on navigating restrictive environments.
More: bit.ly/3KXW2IE
More: bit.ly/3KXW2IE
New data on the arms industry, SIPRI Yearbook summaries in 14 languages, risk reduction in Northern Europe, and more in the December issue of the SIPRI Update newsletter ➡️ bit.ly/4p0D0PM
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December 18, 2025 at 1:38 PM
New data on the arms industry, SIPRI Yearbook summaries in 14 languages, risk reduction in Northern Europe, and more in the December issue of the SIPRI Update newsletter ➡️ bit.ly/4p0D0PM
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#SIPRI #GlobalSecurity #Data #Peace #Research
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In the context of #Ukraine, energy is not just a critical resource, but a symbol of conflicting interests. This #SIPRI report explores how the green geopolitics strategies by China, the EU, Russia, and the United States shapes Ukraine’s energy transition and recovery.
Read more: bit.ly/4iZett2
Read more: bit.ly/4iZett2
December 18, 2025 at 9:45 AM
In the context of #Ukraine, energy is not just a critical resource, but a symbol of conflicting interests. This #SIPRI report explores how the green geopolitics strategies by China, the EU, Russia, and the United States shapes Ukraine’s energy transition and recovery.
Read more: bit.ly/4iZett2
Read more: bit.ly/4iZett2
On 6–7 December, #SIPRI took part in the #DohaForum2025, held under the theme “Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress.” The SIPRI delegation included Stefan Löfven, Karim Haggag, Dr Wilfred Wan, Dr Jingdong Yuan and Marie Riquier.
More: bit.ly/4ai51yN
More: bit.ly/4ai51yN
December 18, 2025 at 8:40 AM
On 6–7 December, #SIPRI took part in the #DohaForum2025, held under the theme “Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress.” The SIPRI delegation included Stefan Löfven, Karim Haggag, Dr Wilfred Wan, Dr Jingdong Yuan and Marie Riquier.
More: bit.ly/4ai51yN
More: bit.ly/4ai51yN
China’s expansion of export controls on critical minerals in early October underscored the exposure of global industrial supply chains and fueled worries that the political use of such measures is eroding their original non-proliferation intent.
Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/4aUpcmB
Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/4aUpcmB
December 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM
China’s expansion of export controls on critical minerals in early October underscored the exposure of global industrial supply chains and fueled worries that the political use of such measures is eroding their original non-proliferation intent.
Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/4aUpcmB
Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/4aUpcmB
Risk reduction is urgently needed amid rising tensions in Northern Europe. This new #SIPRI Essay by Wilfred Wan and Tytti Erästö outlines practical policy options to reduce the risk of inadvertent nuclear escalation as military deployments and activity increase.
Read more: bit.ly/48ZlMfU
Read more: bit.ly/48ZlMfU
December 17, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Risk reduction is urgently needed amid rising tensions in Northern Europe. This new #SIPRI Essay by Wilfred Wan and Tytti Erästö outlines practical policy options to reduce the risk of inadvertent nuclear escalation as military deployments and activity increase.
Read more: bit.ly/48ZlMfU
Read more: bit.ly/48ZlMfU
Processes linked to the militarization of technology are increasingly blurring the line between civilian and military or security applications. This Paper examines the diversion and misuse risks generated by these developments and assesses potential policy responses.
Read more: bit.ly/3KyZ2LF
Read more: bit.ly/3KyZ2LF
December 16, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Processes linked to the militarization of technology are increasingly blurring the line between civilian and military or security applications. This Paper examines the diversion and misuse risks generated by these developments and assesses potential policy responses.
Read more: bit.ly/3KyZ2LF
Read more: bit.ly/3KyZ2LF
Global arms revenues rose sharply in 2024, as demand was boosted by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, global and regional geopolitical tensions, and ever-higher military expenditure.
In the following report overviews the Top 100 Arms-producing and Military Services Companies of 2024
🔗 bit.ly/49dac1Y
In the following report overviews the Top 100 Arms-producing and Military Services Companies of 2024
🔗 bit.ly/49dac1Y
December 16, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Global arms revenues rose sharply in 2024, as demand was boosted by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, global and regional geopolitical tensions, and ever-higher military expenditure.
In the following report overviews the Top 100 Arms-producing and Military Services Companies of 2024
🔗 bit.ly/49dac1Y
In the following report overviews the Top 100 Arms-producing and Military Services Companies of 2024
🔗 bit.ly/49dac1Y
This new partner publication by @giz.de, ISS and SIPRI brings together research and practical experience to offer actionable recommendations for making work on fragility more effective and sustainable➡️ bit.ly/44skwQW
#Peace #Development @floriankrampe.bsky.social @dylan-odriscoll.bsky.social
#Peace #Development @floriankrampe.bsky.social @dylan-odriscoll.bsky.social
December 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
This new partner publication by @giz.de, ISS and SIPRI brings together research and practical experience to offer actionable recommendations for making work on fragility more effective and sustainable➡️ bit.ly/44skwQW
#Peace #Development @floriankrampe.bsky.social @dylan-odriscoll.bsky.social
#Peace #Development @floriankrampe.bsky.social @dylan-odriscoll.bsky.social
Can the growth trend in 🇰🇷South Korea’s arms industry last?
This backgrounder explores the combination of domestic drivers and international circumstances that have enabled the South Korean arms industry’s rapid growth, and the challenges that lie ahead ➡️ bit.ly/4oOcf1a
This backgrounder explores the combination of domestic drivers and international circumstances that have enabled the South Korean arms industry’s rapid growth, and the challenges that lie ahead ➡️ bit.ly/4oOcf1a
December 11, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Can the growth trend in 🇰🇷South Korea’s arms industry last?
This backgrounder explores the combination of domestic drivers and international circumstances that have enabled the South Korean arms industry’s rapid growth, and the challenges that lie ahead ➡️ bit.ly/4oOcf1a
This backgrounder explores the combination of domestic drivers and international circumstances that have enabled the South Korean arms industry’s rapid growth, and the challenges that lie ahead ➡️ bit.ly/4oOcf1a
Global efforts to decarbonize energy systems are reshaping patterns of power, dependence and vulnerability.
Jiayi Zhou and Barbara Magalhães Teixeira examine how ‘green geopolitics’ is unfolding through the strategies of major powers, and what it means for Ukraine.
🔗doi.org/10.55163/LIUW9521
Jiayi Zhou and Barbara Magalhães Teixeira examine how ‘green geopolitics’ is unfolding through the strategies of major powers, and what it means for Ukraine.
🔗doi.org/10.55163/LIUW9521
December 11, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Global efforts to decarbonize energy systems are reshaping patterns of power, dependence and vulnerability.
Jiayi Zhou and Barbara Magalhães Teixeira examine how ‘green geopolitics’ is unfolding through the strategies of major powers, and what it means for Ukraine.
🔗doi.org/10.55163/LIUW9521
Jiayi Zhou and Barbara Magalhães Teixeira examine how ‘green geopolitics’ is unfolding through the strategies of major powers, and what it means for Ukraine.
🔗doi.org/10.55163/LIUW9521
Ahead of the 7th Session of the Working Group on Strengthening the Biological Weapons Convention this week, SIPRI launches 2 papers that explore how emerging technologies can support and strengthen the biological weapons prohibition regime
🔗 doi.org/10.55163/IWTT6068
🔗 doi.org/10.55163/ILLU2609
🔗 doi.org/10.55163/IWTT6068
🔗 doi.org/10.55163/ILLU2609
December 8, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Ahead of the 7th Session of the Working Group on Strengthening the Biological Weapons Convention this week, SIPRI launches 2 papers that explore how emerging technologies can support and strengthen the biological weapons prohibition regime
🔗 doi.org/10.55163/IWTT6068
🔗 doi.org/10.55163/ILLU2609
🔗 doi.org/10.55163/IWTT6068
🔗 doi.org/10.55163/ILLU2609